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Greek Mayors Against New Tourism Bill

Twenty one mayors of Greek islands recently sent a letter to MPs requesting they vote against the new bill for tourism, which "contributes to the irreversible degradation of the tourism product" of the country's islands.
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Olympic Air On Upcoming Flight Cuts To Thessaloniki, Iraklio and Rhodes

Greek carrier Olympic Air issued an official statement in regards to its recent decision to halt flights from Athens to Thessaloniki and Iraklio, Crete, as of 13 October 2013, and to Rhodes as of 30 September.
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Russian Tourists Opt For Greece

The total number of visas issued in June to Russians for travel to Greece increased by 60.68 percent, according to data provided by the Consul General of Greece in Russia, Ioannis Plotas.
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Kalavryta Ski Center: Special Offer For Upcoming Ski Season

The Kalavryta Ski Center has announced that a limited number of annual ski passes are currently available for purchase with a special 50 percent discount.
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Pelion Welcomes Theta Hotel

Theta Hotel, a new hotel that encapsulates the best of Pelion, as of this month has opened its doors to the public.
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Greek Contemporary Art Exhibition On Mykonos

Skoufa Gallery and luxury boutique hotel Grace Mykonos have teamed up to present the Greek contemporary art scene to a wide audience across the island of Mykonos.
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ΕΛΛΕΤ: Έντονη αντίδραση από Δημάρχους νησιωτικών περιοχών για το νομοσχέδιο τουρισμού

Έντονη αντίδραση από δεκατρείς Δημάρχους νησιωτικών περιοχών για το προτεινόμενο νομοσχέδιο με τίτλο «Απλούστευση διαδικασιών για την ενίσχυση της τουριστικής επιχειρηματικότητας, αναδιάρθρωση του Ελληνικού Οργανισμού Τουρισμού ...
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Greek Overnights On The Up In Thessaloniki

During the first half of 2013 and for the first time in four years, the number of Greek overnights in hotels of Thessaloniki recorded an increase, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.
“This is MY Athens”
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“This is MY Athens” Celebrates Second Anniversary

The participants of “This is MY Athens” recently celebrated the volunteer program's second anniversary with an "open to all" Greek hospitality event for tourists visiting the Greek capital.
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Greece May Follow French Example To Make VAT Cut In Food Sector Permanent

In an attempt to persuade eateries to lower their prices and issue receipts to customers, the Greek Government is considering to adopt the model implemented by France when the country's value-added tax (VAT) rate in the food service sector was reduced,
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Nikos Sapountzis Resigns From Thessaloniki Tourism Organization

Nikos Sapountzis has announced his decision to resign as general manager of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization effective 26 July 2013.
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Athens Video Art Festival Brings Color To The City

The 9th International Festival of Digital Arts and New Media "Athens Video Art Festival" successfully wrapped up recently with the unveiling of a mural on the side of the Jason Inn Hotel on Agion Asomaton Street in central Athens.
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Hoteliers On Santorini To Offer Discounts To Greeks

The Santorini Hoteliers Association has urged its members to offer rooms at special prices to Greek visitors this summer.
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Greek Art Welcomes Visitors To Athens

The Sofitel Athens Airport is currently hosting works from the "Connections" collection of internationally renowned Greek artist Mark Hadjipateras.
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Travelport Extends Global Content Agreement With Singapore Airlines

Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines and provides travel agents worldwide with access to the airline's full range of market fares.
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Greece Welcomed Over 1 Million Tourists In First Quarter

International arrivals to Greece increased by 4.6 percent during the first quarter of 2013 compared to last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on 23 July.
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Greece To Hold 2nd Medical Tourism Workshop In Russia

This fall, Greek leading hospitals, incoming tourism offices and hotels will present the country's medical tourism services in a workshop in Moscow to increase their clientele.
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Tripadvisor Singles Out Greece’s 10 Most Beautiful Beaches

If you are planning to travel to Greece, it might be a good idea to check out the 10 most beautiful beaches in the country, according to leading travel review site TripAdvisor.
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Non-EU Citizens: New Passport Requirements For Traveling To Europe

Third-country nationals entering the Schengen area will now be required to hold a travel document valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
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Greece’s Cuisine On “World’s 10 Best” List

Greece ranked seventh on CNN's top 10 list of countries that have the best food in the world.